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UOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
3", HO. 1 "WR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
JAITUAHY 1970
Dear Brethren in Christ,
A ship's siren sounded loud and long over Hout Baythe only in
trusion of the outside world's wild jubilance heralding the I^ew Year,
That one sound reached us faintly across the bay where we stood: hands
and hearts united beneath the sparkling stars of God's creationand
prayed the Hew Year in. The wind whispered through the trees, and the
Waves cascaded against the rocks, and we were wonderfully aware of the
goodness Of our God who had brought us gloriously through another year
f^f His service here in Cape Townand set a host of grand new opportun
ities before us for Him in this City.
We were here in these wondrous surroundings for an earnest pur
pose. Some tvienty young lives in each of two weeks were entrusted to
Us to be challenged, taught and equipped for Christ's service lur
ambitions for the Senior Youth: that they "Be Strong in the Lord"
and for the Juniors: that they get to grips with "Your Bible and Ycu."
-'lasses, vespers at sundown, and special activities were all geared
to this end with fun and recreation tooand God blessed our efforts
with good success. Stanleys, Parrises and I were directly involved,
with A1 Zimmerman also teaching a Senior Morning class--whlle Louise
took care of our girls at home. I was Dean of Senior Week, led a
-L'alk-Back session on God's Strong Heroes, and preached the closing
Vesper Message: "Be Strong in Obedience to Christ," In Junior Week
I tenrrbt a morning class on "The Church in the Bible", led the Judges
team (barely heated by the Kings by 2 points in over 4,000 points each
in a thi-lllingly close competition that prominently featured Bible
memory verses from Philippians) and I preached the Vesper message:
Where will the Bible take Me?"
Special highlights of the camps this year were: a Prayer V/alk
for the Seniors in the early morning of their last day there; and a
Calvary Service for the Juniors in their last night. The Seniors
sang devotional choruses as they followed a route up the hillside in
single file, stopping at five Prayer Stations for Scriptures and
Prayer of Praise, Thanksgiving, Request, Confession and Intercession,
The Juniors ascended in the darkness toward a rocky knell, from which
rose a cross illumined from behind by a hidden fireand their hearts
were focused on "The Greatest One in God's Word." Pray with us that
all the impacts of the camp experiences will leave indellible impres
sions on the souls of these young people that will stir them to ever
greater effectiveness for God in this new decade.
The Hew Year is now unfolding, with new opportunities an(
pectatlons for us here in Gape Town, This is also the year tha;!xshould
bring us to you personally at its closefor fuller fIrst-hanr^epcrts
on what Gcd has done through us here in the five years of your faith
ful support of us. How we do continually praise God for you allfor
without you our work for Christ here would hardly have been possible.
Since by new ycu should have quite clearly a total concept of
our activities vjith the churches here, we have chosen another new for
mat for the Cape Town Christian: a more letter-like approach illum
inating some significant feafcnres of the work. V/e trust it will prove
a blessing to you.
Yours in the Master's Service,
Jennl and Debbie
FIKAWCIAL REPORT
DECEMBER 1, 1969, balance
RECEIPTS:
Van De Linden, Sallisaw, Okla.
Lydian Fellowship Circle, Port Smith, Ark.
FoG.C., St. Ann, Ko.
Central C.C,, Fort Smith, Ark.
F.C.C., Sallisaw, Ckla.
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111.
Rice, La Harpe, 111., (Debbie)
F.C.Ca, Texhoma, Okla.
Xvey, Sallisaw, Okla. - 1:1
Hatlock, Sallisaw, Okla.
Crocker C.C,, Crocker, Mo.
Beginner's Dept., La Harpe, 111.
Marchbanks, Pocatello> Idaho " .
Total receipts
TOTAL
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EXPENSES:
Salary
Pos tage
Total Expenses
DECEI4BER 31, 1969, balance
MISSIONARY FAIJLY
John and Louise FuTfoi'd
B 606 Forest Hill
Kowbray,Cape
.South Africa
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10.00
^10.00
50.00
25.00
100.00
10.00
1|2.00
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5.00
100.00
5oo
10.00
3B7.00
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8.55
Ii5HT55
73.54-
167.00
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
FEBRUARY 1970
VOL, g, NO, 2 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA "
Rear Brethren in Christj
MAR
31970
Sometimes we really worry about Barry Stoffberg, Sometimes we
almost feel like giving him up as a dead loss. He quit school in the
middle of the eighth grade--whlch he was failing for the second time.
He just had no ambition. That was nearly three years ago. Since then
he has skipped vaguely about with various jobsmaking a mess of most
of themthough hia sisters Sandra and Carol have excellent jobs with
good pay. Yet Barry determinedly took his stand for Christ before
themshortly before quitting school.
Wisely or unwisely we had tried to stall Barry off from making a
mock decisionas we thought it. But ho was determined, and I bap
tised him into Christalong with his Mom. We soon figured our fears
were justified, but somehow, though he kept straying away, he'd keep
popping up on and off in church activities and could produce some
marvelous performances in Bible Bramas, We decided: Barry is surely
not dumb; it's just that mostly he just couldn't care less about most
things,
Then some really odd things started happening, Barry started
getting into "bad company". He was hanging about with some girls
from down the street and spending lots of time there. "Well, bring
the girls home," said his mother, Monica, "I'd like to meet them."
So Barry did, and one day brought their boy cousin too. And they all
got aoqiialnted. And that boy was a backslider who decided he'd like
to go to the Stoffbergs' church. And he got back to God, And his
namet_ Meith Rcssouw, And then nearly the whole Desruore family go-t
convertedl That was early last year.
But near the end of last year Barry was off again. He skipped
out after work and was "holding out" in a house infamous for drink
ing, dancing, smoking, and there wore rumours even of drug taking.
One Sunday night after' service Stanley Herman and his family vjere at
our house (Stan is chairman of our church board). The phone rang. It
was Sandra; "Please come and help us get Barry out of that house
tonight, V/e know he's there now." (His father, Billy, is still
crippled up from bis accident). Stan and I were off at once. We
picked up Monica, Sandra, Carol, and Annalle Desraore, and drove to
Goldsmith road, a few streets away, Monica marched in, ordered Barry
out from behind the couch (while various shady couples stared in
astonishment), told off the lady off the house (while we gave moral
support) and marched Barry out.
Just two months later I was back in that houseby their person
al invitationto enroll almost all that Arnold family (eight child
ren from 2 to 18) in Bible School, The next week we started Gospel
VMy classes there. And tonight, just three days later, I baptized
b!iohael (18) and Ruby (l6) into nbfjptand Barry was in that small
circle, with Monica and Sandra, as we all prayed earnestly just prior
to their baptism.
Yes, we just don't know about that Barry,
all stem fx*om having a drunkard for a father in
years when he so miuch needed a real Bad, But somehow
that God's not really holding that against Barry-and
runs, God runs right along with him and wJns the very
drag him down.
Probably his
these vital,
problems
formative
I get to feeling
though Parry
ones who try to
As for uswe're just agents in God's hands here in Cape Town.
Ready to take and train whatever souls we can, as God uses us to help
in winning them to Him, Keep praying for us all.
Yours because His,
Jenni and Pebble
FINANCIAL REPORT
JAl^UARY 1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS:
F.C.C., Sallisaw, Okla.
VJhittlngton
Central C. C., Port Smith, Ark,
P.C.C,, St. Ann, Mo.
Rioe
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111.
Beginner's Dept.
F.C.C., Texhoma, Okla.
Roark
Ma ticok
Ivey
Van De Binder
Arcadia C.C., Arcadia, Kan.
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Mo.
Total Receipts
TOTAL
EXPENSES:
Salary ' "
Postage ,
Supplies
Total expenses -
JANTTARY 31, 1970, balance
25.00
200.00
50.00
10.00
10.00
100,00
5oOO
69.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
55.00
100.00
if50.00
8,27
5.20
1.99
659.00
MMZ
197.52
MISSIONARY FAMILY
Jrhn and Louise Fulford
B 6o6 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. 5, w, 3 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
MARCH 197C
"I\Vw tha work begins!"
mr.l waters still dripping
from
exalaimed brother Jnhn riiver--thft beptis-
him as he -ciLrnei smilingly triumphant
towards me. "Ihat's right, brothsr, and the Lord bless you" was my
reply. We mounted the steps from the baptistry, while the ecngregation
at the Observatory Churchclose to 70 that nightcontinued their
singing: "Living with Ctirlstj my members I yield, vServants of G-od.,.,"
Among that cbngregatlon, I knew were some who had come for the
first timeand they were there. In fact, because br-other Oliver had
already begun to work! Ihere were two fine yeung men: Claude and
Arthur Kemp (his nephews), and there was also his wife.
Mrs, Oliver is the grandmother (by a previous marriage) to ne cf
the girls in my Junior Bible School ClassAnastaciawhose other
grandmother Is our dear, faithful sister Bagley (wh, in turn, is
j^lnked with a number of our members, and
-luence on brother Oliver). Mrs. Oliver
3onal decision for Christ"But I know I
^ager for me to begin Gospel Way Classes
pray for her soon conversion.
has n^ doubt been a strong in-
has not as yet made any per-
should" she saysand she is
in their home right away. Do
John Oliver, himself, actually came to a
though not whole-heartedlys'^me two years ag# when earnest prayers
by^his own devo-ut brothers and sisters led to his deliverance from
drink, tobacco and playing the horses, V/e had known -f-h-im
nowGver, until he came to church on a couple cf
our members.
declflicn for Christ
little of him,
occasions with some
^oen, one Lord's Pay, the week before his baptism, there hs was
at^the Gcspel Hourby himself I I talked with him at the doer as
~olk were J.eaving, and discovered he bad worshiped vrith an evangellca!
|nngrega.tion , "Go you have given your heart to Christ",,.! ventured
_^he conoured, "except for one thing, I still want to be baptis-
'3d , "Well, finei Give me your address. I'll come and see you in ^
thj.a week."
f
That Tuesday night I sat in their little caretaker's apartment cf
one cf the two apartment blocks for which he is responsibleand thril-
-.ed to hear him testify cf the grace of God upon his life, and his
earnest conviction to serve the Lord, "And my brother Edwai'd he.re"
'.visiting with them), he indicated, "is getting me a car on Friday,
and
p
j. 'm going to learn to drive, and I'm going to see what I can do
or God in helping my friends and drinking buddies to come to Christ
toestarting with Prans Jacobs".
Jacobs! I caught my breath. Mr. Jacobs is the father (whcm I
have-not yet met) of Yvonne Jacobs who half lives with the Lesmore
family because her own family (txvc houses from them) is so large.
Brilliant young Yvonne is one of the top pupils in her day-school,
and equally outstanding in our Bible Schooland was voted 2nd best
camper at our Junior Camp, She is eager and regular also in Junior
Youth meetings, and at Gospel Way Classe at the Arnolds,
eight of our youth reported on camp one Sunday night, she
cellent summary cf all the Junior classesfrom raemory.
And when
gave an ex-
Frans Jacobs was not however, at church on the night of John
Oliver's bapti .c3ij-.--but Mrs Jacobs was I and this was her first time.
How conscious we are <>!' wtuult'i'i'uj ly God is at wo.rk through
^he witness and teri t.iiaciiv cf those here who are willing to be instru
rients in His bands.
Pear brethren, please continue in prayer for these and for
:hat God will open the do-ous all the more'wldely for the saving
quipping of souls for His service.
Yours because His,
Jenni and rebbir.
FINANCL-iL REPORT
FEBRUARY 1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS;
Beginner's Dept.
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe> 111.
Marchbanks
p.C.Ci, Texhoniai Ok;
P.C.C., Sallisawj Ok.
Central C.C.j Fcz^t Smith, Ark,
Van De Binder
Ivey
Matlock
Arcadia C.C;, Arcadia, Kan*
F;C ,C.i St. Annj Mo *
Rice
Crocker C.Ci,. Crocker, Mo.
Total Receipts
TOTAL
EXPEHSES:
Salary-
Postage
Total Expenses
FEBRUARY 28, 1970, balance
Travel Fund Balance
MISSIONARY FAMILY:
John and Louise Fulfore
B 6o6 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MTSSION
BOX 5o5
LA JTARI-E, ILLINOIS 6li.j50
5.00
100.00
5iOO
56.00
25.00
50.00
15.00
5.00
5.00
30.00
10.00
10.00
100.00
i|l6.00
ij.50.00
8.21
il.5^.21
199.00
197.52
16.00
1332
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ii^8.21
155.31
F0R^.''ARDII-TG AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6lj+50
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
APRIL 1970
VOL. WO. ii.
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
Dear Co-Workers in Christ's Missions,
It is a known fact of Christianity that "You are either a mis-
si^^nary or a mission field," Praise God we have found that the bre
thren here in Cape Town are BOTHl We are here as your missionaries to
this city. You are praying and providing for us that we might evan
gelize here. Yet we in turn have been thrilled and amazed at the ex
tent to which the Christians here have taken up that same zeal on
their part to reach out to other areas also for Christ,
When we accepted the ministry of the Observatory Church here in
# Q ' the- church had then received a total income for the year of
I280.O, of which $6Ij.O went to missions. Now, in 1970, the church re
ceived a total income of of which $288/^. went to missions. And,
significantly, the regular church giving has risen steadily even while
the mission giving has skyrocketed! And the special giving for Mike
and Lynda ..Solomon at O.B.C. {$92^ for eight months) was definitely
6ven over and above the mission giving! Indeed, brethren, "Your zeal
(in giving to us) has inspired many" (even here in South Africa) to
give to others.
Where has the money gone? To build a house for a raid-wife, and
to put a new roof on a Bible Training Centre for Gowa Mission in
Malawi of our British Churches of Christ, To build a church at Tak-
avarashe, and provide Bibles, a Baptistry and some furniture for Da-
daya Mission in Rhodesia of our New Zealand Churches of Christ, $300
for the development of Central Africa Christian College in Rhodesia.
<;t;2i4.0 for the development of Ozark Bible College in the States, \26o
for a moboi'-bike, sheets and blankets, and a stove for the Bible Train
ing School at Port Shepstone in South Africa (these latter three all
supported from the States), And a total of $620 in three years for
"he South African Bible Society.
Why this special stress on Missions? Primarily because missions
is the task of every church even a mission church. And for too
long, I believe, this church in particular has seen Itself only as a
mission church, dependent on others. So much so, in fact, that
though they had raised their mission giving to Jimmy Solomon from R25
to R5o a month ($70) just prior to our official acceptance of the min
istry here, they felt they could only manage Wo a month (instead of
iplIj-O} as the minister's stipend, I agreed, but at once realised that
though we had our salary assured by you brethren (the $70 going di
rectly into our travel fund in the bank here) yet this church should
yet be giving its due -- if not to its own minister, then certainly
to the ministry of others in other missions. And, praise God, this
now is so.
Thus for each "Mission of the Month" the money is given in "Mis
sion" envelopes -- and sometimes to other specified missions also.
And besides this, numerous bottles and jars have been collected and
sent to Umzumbi Clinic at Port Shepstone; used clothing too has been
sent to our African brethren, and our ladies have even knitted special
garments for them.
While preparing to return to South Africa, I had dreamed of a
greater outreach of the gospel "from cities to villages," Row, as our
first term here draws to its close, we can thank God that in some mea
sure this dream has become a reality. Pray that it may be so -- all
the more.
Yours for Christ for all.
Jennie and Debbie
FINANCIAL REPORT
14ARCH 1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS:
Beginner^s Dept*
F.C.C,, SalllsaWi Okla,
Ar&adla C,C,, Arcadia, Kant
Marchbanks
Katlock
Roark
Ivey
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111,
Crocker C.C,, Crocker> Mo* (travel fund)
P*C*C, St. Ann, Mo,
Van De Linder
Central C.C., Ft, Smith, Ark,
Crocker C.C,, Crocker, Mo,
Total Receipts
TOTAL
EXPENSES:
Salary
Postage
Total Expenses
MARCH 31, 1970, balance
Transfer to travel fund
Balance, general fund.
MARCH L, 1970, balance in Travel Fund
'Transfer from General Fund
MARCH 3I3 1970^ balance in Travel Fund.
MISSI0:\TARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
B 606 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6li^.50
APR 2 71970
5.00
25.00
30.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
5.00
100.00
100.00
10.00
15.00
50.00
100.00
ij.5o.oo
8.39
155.31
1.60.00
'15.31
ij.58.39
156.92
100.00
199.00
100.00
299.00
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6li|50
. AM,
^]vc Cape Town
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. IIP. 5
"FOi? CHRIST FOE AFRICA"
tan
Dear faithful co-laborers in Christ,
In G-alatians 6;9 is the thrilling assurance: "And let us not be
weary in viell doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
The blessed truth of these words was wonderfully confirmed recently
for our dear old sister Clunie in the decision for Christ of Herman
de Jager and, as always, a number of others were involved. Let
me share this with you.
It was Mother's day this past Lord's day (as I write this) and
the mothers in the congregation each wore gay buttonholes and smil
ing faces as they were especially honored. But there was one mother
who would have especially rejoiced to be present that morning for
there was her own son, Herman, standing before the congregation, re
ceiving the "right hand of fellowship" as we welcomed him as one with
ns that morning, and he now shared with us about the table of our
Lord, But Mrs de Jager had passed on into tho arras of Jesus some
sixteen years ago.
Nevertheless, Herman's mother had entrusted her baby son and
daughter to God before she died. Suffering on her sick bed she had
sent for Bernard ,Banon the minister of the Observatory Church:
"please, come and pray for my little ones that they may grow up to
love the Lord," and he had gladly done so. Then she called in sister
Clunie, and committed the babies to her care that they might be
raised in the church -- and sister Clunie promised to do all she
could. And so Mrs, de Jager died.
Sister Clunie, though aging, was indeed true to her word; and
every Lord's day, year after year, brought the little ones with her
to Bible School and Church, My sister Alma taught them as Beginners,
On they progressed, Stanley Norman taught them as teenagers. Then
their father turned on his influence, and the rebellion came,
Mr, de Jager too had promised his dear wife -- in front of sis
ter Clunie -- that the children be raised to serve the Lord yet he
on his part had no Interest in God. His wife died, and he promptly
turned his back on his word. Never did he come to church. Never
did he encourage his children to come. And when they became teenagers,
he won them away to wild pleasures and objected to any more church. :
We despaired! but not sister Clunie she yet persevered, and
Herman would at times come with her to Gospel Services. Then the
Pitts took a hand. New Converts themselves, the'^'' were anxious to see
others take a stand for Christ -- and they got to work on Herman in
particular, and somewhat on his sister Debbie too.
One Saturday the two teenagers were visiting at the Pitts when
Herman announced: "I'm going to come forward tomorrow night but
don't tell anyone. It will be a surprise." And surprised and thril
led we were indeed when down the aisle he came on the opening verse
cf the invitation hymn. Nor did he wait to repeat after me the con
fession of faith in Christ. VJlth firm conviction he declared: "I
believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and my Lord and Saviour,"
The Word of the Lord had born fruit indeed, V/ith tears sister Clunie
took his hand and said "You have made iry heart so happy this evening."
And his sister Debbie was there to witness his baptism into Christ alsOt
These are the joys that challenge us to persevere in our labors
for Christ here. Satan's influences are strong, but the Lord can ever
give the victory as we pray and trust and serve persistently. So do
pray vjith us for Homer's sister Debbie now also, and their father,
that God will gain further victories in these lives.
HAY 1970
Sister Pitt had asked Herman prior to
his baptism: "VJhat will your father ssy
about this?" Herman's reply: "That doesn't
matter. - over -
Jennie and Debbie
This is between me and the Lord," Hay God grant us each the courage
to stand by our convictions for the sake of Christ.
Yours in Christ's service,
John and Louise Fulford
Jenni and Debbie
FIMNCIAL REPORT
APRIL 1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS:
Becky Fridley
Beginner's Dept.
Matlock
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111.
Rice
Harchbanks
P.C.C,, St. Ann, rJo.
Central C.C,, Ft. Smith, Ark.
F.C.C,, Salllsaw, Ok,
Arcadia C.C., Arcadia, Kan,
Van Be Linder
F,C.C., Texhoma, Ok,
Rice
Ivey
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Mo.
Total Receipts
TOTAL
EXPENSES
Salary
Pos tage
Books
Subscription, (Mission Messinger)
Total"" Sxpens"es~" - -
APRIL 30, 1970, balance
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
B 606 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
C^PE TOVni CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6lIj.5o
.50
5.00
5.00
100.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
50.00
25.00
30.00
15.00
115.60
10.00
5.00
100.00
14.50.00
Ik-.21
1^.50
3.00
1171.71'
56.92
ko6,io
!?if3.02
71.31
FORWARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6lii.50
89
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JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. I'lO , 6
"FOI? CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
JUNE 1970
Dear Co-laborcrs In Christj
Vje continue to be keenly aware of your fellowship in the gospel
of our Lordj and though you are many miles from us, we sense that ycu
are indeed sharers in all that we accomplish for Christ hero. Thus
this month I thought I might bring you up to date once again on our
relationship to our other co-laborers: those who do sharo directly
with^us in active witness in ths city. Then, in the next two issues
we will be considering our links with others of our brethren in South
ern Africa; and, later in the year, our links with brethren in other
areas of this world as we make our way to the States.
i-Zith the return of the Harts, wo are again a complete team to
gether in Cape Town. And what a thrill it v/as to have all our 6 men
together again at the Prayer Breakfast at the Zlmraerraans' home in
i^iay sharing experiences and needs, and praying together for the
growth of the work.
At our most recent prayer breakfast at the Solomons' home, A1
Zimmerman was not present to tell of tie African side of the work
i^ut let mo sharo with you insights into the reports and prayer re-
ciuests of the others
Barrel Stanley is still assisting somewhat at Wynberg, though no
longer as the minister since the Harts have returned. Ho is now able
to concentrate more on his Medical studios at U.C.T. He told of a
Christian and follow student from Kimbcrley: Patricia Lawrence, who
is presoirtly undocidod about her medical future and needs our prayers.
He mentionod also that their main supporting church wants to bring
them back for two months to the States at the end of this year for tihe
Faith Promise Rally and many other programs. And he requested prayers
also for the trip he and I hope to raako in July to visit other of our
Southern African Mission fields before our return to the States.
Don Hart then shared with us their may eager plans for develop
ments of the Senior Youth group, an Adult Bible School Class, a Kur-
sery and "Woo-Church", a sermon series on Inspiration, future Bible
Studies and Film Strip Studies, and Bible Clubs for younger ones
trying all means for reaching those they can.
Then I told of the completion of the Film Strip Studies at Es-
cins and Van Zylo -- xirith yet uncertain prospects; of the spiritual
::rowth evidenced in the special studies with Arnolds and Olivers; of
..he present problems and spiritual handicaps In Billy and his son
-arry Stoffborg despite the progress in the rest of the family; of
ister Bonwell*s alcoholic husband, and the incentive this now pro-
ides for brother Pitt to share his experiences in overcoming alcohol
hrough Cod's grace; and of the steady developments in the Junior
nd Senior Youth programs -- and of our concern for their future.
Jim Parris then shared with us his rejoicings in the thrilling
eal for the Lord of big John Zwelstra, who anticipates being baptised
nto Christ soon and is already reaching cut for others for Christ.
told^of other pi-ospects also: tho Van Hertines, and Peter and Anna-
i-lne Balnos who are indicating a greater responsivoness to the Lord.
Jimmy Solomon concluded the reports having previously brought
^he dovotlonal thought on finding and doing the will of God by
celling of his concorn for some who soora so slow to respond. Hever-
bheloss he rejoices in good Cottage Meetings almost every week, and
*1 Bible School that has now risen to if.0 in athendance. He also anti-
slpates his Increasing .msponslbilitles with the Observatory Church
in July, and also when wo leave in October. .
ind he expects that their furlough will be Ijti^ omJ
lext September. (I971). .
Then wc knelt together there In that living room; and poured out
our hearts together to our Lord in prayer; rejoicing to be sharers to
gether in the spread of His Word in this corner of His vineyard. And
we thanked God also for you all -- who labor with us, through your
prayers and gifts. May God bless us all together in His Service.
Yours because His,
John and Louise Fulford
Jennie and Debbie
P.S.
"One Gospel for One World" was a fitting and Inspiring theme for
our.recent Fifth Sunday Rally at the Observatory Church. In all, 9^
attended from our three churches in this city, to rejoice in our one
ness in Christ not only in Gape Town, but with brethren throughout
the world. Appropriately Don Hart brought the message, and Patti Hart
the children's stories. They had just recently returned from a year's
visitation of our brethren in the States, and could well inspire us
with a wider vision of the Gospel for all. And how our hearts were
thrilled too by the special numbers in song, and especially the little
ones singing: "Jesus died for all the children of the world".
PIKANCIAL REPORT
MAY 1, balance, (1970)
RECEIPTS:
Beginner's Dept., (for Jennie)
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111;
F.C.C,, St. Ann, Mo.
Roark
Matlock
Ivey
Maro.hbanks
F.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok.
F.C.C. , Texhoma^ Ok.
Central C,C., Ft, Smith, Ark.
Van De Linder
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Ko
Arcadia C.C,, Arcadia, Kan.
Rice, (for Debbie)
Total Receipts
TOTAL
EXPENSES:
Salary
Postage
Total expenses
MAY 31, 1970, balance
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
B 6o6 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
$.00
100.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
$.00
$.00
2$.00
-.-$>,. 00-
$0*00
1$.00
100.00
60.00
10.00
I4.s6.00
li-So.oo
9.90
i^$9.90
71.31
l$6.00
>27.31
ij.$9.90
l-^ORWPRDING AGENT
Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6ll^$0
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAI^ MISSION
BOX $0$
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 6ll|.$0
, k. -Pivij
Ck,utIan
\_/ JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. rr . I^TO. 7 "FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA "
Dear Co-Workers in Christ,
For close on five years now we have focused our efforts fully on
city - evangelism in Cape Town, South Africa. The Lord has richly
blessed and prospered our labors in a number of souls saved,many
Christians strengthened and trained in serving Christ, the Observatory
congregation being strongly established, and evangelistic outreaches
made through tracts, home studies and youth endeavors. Yet all this
focused in just this one city. While beyond, the work of our Lord
has continued expanding rapidly. V.'hat might we offer further afield?
What might we learn from our brethren evangelising in other areas and
cities? V/here do we fit in to all that the Lord is doing throughout
Southern Africa.
To answre these questions and prepare for a yet more effective
future in Christ*s service here, I have set out from Cape Tov/n in the
'Ortlna to share with our brethren in some of our major mission centres
11 Southern Africa, Darrel Stanley is accompanying me - Louise and
^1.oe girls staying with his wife Anne in Cape Town; and J"lmmy Solomon
'.aintainlng the xvork of the Observatory Church,
The Cortina hummed eagerly over the coastal highway to Port Shep-
ptone, ITatal - some one thousand miles from Cape Town, Here Darrel*s
parents have the Bible Training School for equipping African evangel-
their own peoplo. This was novT vacation time, however,
^buroh Youth Camps for the Africans were the objective Instead;
and Darrel and I were invited to teach close on fifty young people in
the school-buildings, & t-
Let me share with you some insights into our efforts, I stood in
classrooms before half of the students with Cecil Qwemesha
beside me - Interpreting my lesson phrase by phrase into Zulu, Eager
young black faces watched attentively. Ready pens took notes on the
outlines I put on the blackboard. Heady hands went up to volunteer
answers^, My lessons were slgnificent ones on "Beginnings" of the
Worlu, Man, Sin, and Salvation. I knew I v/as laying spiritual foun
dations in young lives that may vrell become leaders in Christ's ser
vice among the Africans. And to think that ten years ago I had helped
to lay the foundations of these very buildings where now souls are
trained to spread God's V/ord, and where Cecil's father is a notable
teacher.
The complete camp group met daily in the main building for Chapel.
I was the speaker each day and Nick Qwemesha himself the interpreter,
W? presented fllmstrips with powerful gospel messages in the form of
rlcan parables. One evening we had just presented the message on
egg-stealing snake, "He thought it was safe because
^3 had done^it so often." The message of sin's consequences hit home,
ind as the invitation hymn was being sung, three young souls stepped
^orward to turn to Christ as their Saviour, Praise the Lordl
I had taught the campers a new African chorus that night on the
?oy that lesus gives us. As we left for the Stanley's home we noticed
i group of the African young people gathered at the gate. As we slewed
^hey began to sing, though somewhat falteringly, "TJvrvo, ndizele luvulc,"
I understood why at once, and we stopped. I went closer - singing v/ith
ihem, both in the African language and in English, till they were sure
they had grasped it well. Then on we went, bumping and shuddering our
way along the rough track - x^rith the joy in our hearts for the assur
ance that our coming had indeed been a blessing to these souls.
The week sped swiftly, and soon we \^ere on our way to other
Missions also. But more of this next month, .
Yours in the service of Jesus,
Jenni and Debbie
JULY 1970
PmNCIAL REPORT
JUNE 1, balance, (1970)
RECEIPTS:
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe, 111#
Rice, (for Debbie)
Central C.C,, Ft, Smith, Ark.
P.C.C., St. Ann, Mo.
P.C.C,, Sallisaw, Ok.
Harchbanks
Van De Linder
Beginner*s Dept., (for Jenni)
F,CC., Texhoma, Ok.
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Mo.
Arcadia C.C., Arcadia, Kan.
Ivey
P.E. Jones
Matlock
Total Receipts
EXPENSES:
Salary
Postage
Total Expenses
JUNE 30, 1970, balance
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulfor"d
B 6o6 Forest Hill
Mowbray, Cape
South Africa
r
CAFE TOi'N CiiHISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPS, ILLINOIS 61^50
100.00
10.00
?0.00
10.00
25.00
5.00
15.00
5.00
31.00
100.00
32.15
5.00
25.00
5.00
i+5o.oo
11.71
67.1+1
kl8.l5
U61.71
FQRVJARDING AGENT
M?H Marion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6li|.5o
A'JC. 11. ^
I u, 'PMl
V 1370 .
-'EfSENHOWEfUUSlC
3J97Q
2 i ^
J Cp b^ 3^
^Tlvc Oafc ^c\^n \an
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. iro, 8
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
AUGUST 1970
Dear Fellow Servants of Christ,
What thrills were curs this past month to witness first-hand what
God is doing throughout South Africa and Rhodesia in our total mis
sions outreach in these areas, With Barrel Stanley, I had the grand
opportunity of sharing with our brethren in almost all the I-ilssion
centres of our Churches throughout these lands. We were blessed in
deed by what we learned and received. We trust that we were a bless
ing also through what we shared.
In all we travelled s.orae ij.,600 miles (virtually trouble free) in
the four-cylinder Cortina sedan (British Ford), and flew a further 300
miles in a mission aeroplane piloted by Dr. Bill Nice, We were away
for the month of Julywhile Louise and the girls stayed with Darrel^s
wife Anne--and Jim Solomon ministered to the Observatory Church. The
nord undertook for us wonderfully all the way, and we praise Kim for
the success of this venture.
^ Gnr purpose was five-fold: 1.) To gain an up-to-date grasp of
-he present scope of the total work, that we might see our own in
T-^oper perspectiveand give a clearer total picture to you brethren
w.ien we come, 2.) To gain some insight into the effectiveness of
^'ity evangelism in these other centresboth to learn and to share.
3,) To give Barrel the opportunity to experience what is being done
n Medical Missions in Rhodesia (in view of his hopes of serving as a
Missionary Doctor in due course), ij., ) To bring some spiritual en
couragement to these brethren, and enlighten them on our own mission
work also, 5.) To view the results of the mission giving of the
Observatory church to Port Shepstone, Dadaya, and Central Africa
Christian Collegeand gain ideas for new projects. We believe that
by God's gracewe achieved all these objectives, and returned re
newed to our tasks here in Cape Town,
Some features of the trip still stand out vividly in my mind. In
Johannesburg I was impressed with the dogged determination of the five
missionary families there, v/hodespite the vastness and coldness of
that city, and the relative newness of our plea thereare gaining
some significant results for Christ, though they are well aware of the
obstacles
In Ghiredzi, Rhodesia - I was thrilled with the positive progress
of the work, through evangelism, education and medicine, in the hands
of seasoned veterans: both African and American,
At Mashoko - earliest of our American Missions in Rhodesia - we
shared with their whole Mission team the history and nature of the
york In South Africa, and recognized their vital concern for a strong
Indigenous church.
At Fort Victoria we were made well aware of the power of the
minted word, and the worth of the Missions Press there - and we shar-
^d also in the ground-breaking ceremony for the Central Africa Chrlst-
.an College,
At Dadaya we saw something of the impact of the "New Life For
.11" campaign, and I had the joy of preaching again before the student
:iody of over 300 on the Lord's day.
In Salisbury we were thrilled by I)r, Pruett's plans for a great
er inter-action of medical missions, and the prospect of a European
Bible College there.
At Sinoia I was much impressed with the rapid development of a
European church there also. ' ^
Jenni and Debbie
At Chidaraoyo we found especially a fine spirit of teamwork and
co-operation between the missionaries in this secluded centre.
At Bings on Lake Kariba, we found the Penningtons with vehicles
broken down and uncertain of the political situation, but confident
of the progress of the churches and working well on the vehicles.
At Gwelo and Bulawayo we found slow progress in the European
churches, but a vigorous and grovjing Coloured congregation.
And, back in South Africawe found the African work steadily
progressing despite lack of adequate leadership.
In all, I came to realise that every area has its needs and set-
backs--but also its joys and triumphs. And I praise God that we can
be part with all these brethren--and with you--in the glorious work
of reaching precious souls in Africa for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Yours in His Service,
John and Louise Fulford
Jenni and Debbie
PlivAHCIAL REPORT
JULY 1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS:
Beginner*s Dept., La Harpe, 111.
Ivey
Matlock
La Harpe, 111.
Rice
St, Ann
Yarchbanks
Sallisaw, Ok.
Van De Linder
Texhorna, Ok.
Central _
Crocker
Arcadia
Roark
St. Ann
Total receipts
TOTAL
EXFEP3ES:
Salary
Postage
Total expenses
JULY 31j 1970, balance
Travel Fund balance
CAPE TOVH CHRISTIAH P'lSSION
BOX 5o5
U Hy^RFE, ILLJiJOIS 6l450
10.00
5.00
5o00
100.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
2^.00
15-00
70.00
- - 50-.00
100.00
30.00
10.00
15.00
1|60,00
ii5o.oo
.75
450.75
23.85
460.00
483.85
450.75
33.10
299.00
TL C own ion
JOHN AND LOUISE FULEORD
SEFTFOnSER 1970
VOL. i:;, 9
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
Dear beloved brethren in Christ,
It is Spring here in South Africa, and the fields are gloriously
aviake with fresh beauty in brilliant splashes of new life, as flox^ers
burst forth abundantly, New Lifei That was the theme of the recent
Fifth Sunday Rally hf our three congregations held at tho V/ynberg
Church, The songs vie sang viere a vital expression of the joyous
fai-th we have in Christ, The fellowship we shared in was- a rich -re
alisation of our oneness in the work of our Lord here. The message I
preached revealed the nature and power of that nev7 life in Christ
including analogies (drawn from the congregation) of a sprouting
plant I had brought along.
Indeed there were evidences right in that Rally of the reality
of th:-1 new life. The 7^ that filled that small building were well
representative of our three oongree-ations, two of which had sprung
new frora the Observatory Charch, Among these were some who had been
fa5.rly recently born anew Including Monica Stoffberg, who, in the
Ladles' meeting at Observatory the following Thursday morning, was
to tell of the many blessings Christ had brought into their home
since they had come to know Him.
f
Also in that Rally, visiting at home from his mission work in
Zambia, was Sandy Sinclair. Fourteen years ago at the Observatory
Chui'oh, Sandy had himself experienced that newness of life that Christ
alono,could give. Row he was able to share with us while again in
Cape Town tho thrills of the responses to Christ of many of the
African people in the Livingstone area (on one occasion 2^ in one day.')
And as we think of others who have gone forth from cur Cape Town chur-
coes to be witnesses abroad, we recognise that this is the glory of
the Oospeli not only to be fruitful here but to produce new life
^n nev7 areas also.
So it is with mixed feelings that I consider that Rally our
last before we leave on furlough. It seems sad to be going just now,
when so much of this nev7ness yet needs such nurturing. However,
there are indeed others here to continue the v7ork and they may well
be the stronger for having to manage more without us. Besides, we
are anxious to share with you, and with others along our way, what
God is doing in His churches in this land. We trust this will bring
an Invigoration to you also; and that you in turn will be a fresh
inspiration to us, to send us back renewed into our tasks here.
Our date of departure draws rapidly near; the 3rd of October,
in fact vrhen we leave from Cape Town for Johannesburg, and then
on overseas. We expect to be in Australia for seven i^eeks inhere
Louise and the girls will mostly visit with her parents while I take
part in the conferenc>^G and World Convention of Churches of Christ
in Adelaide, and assist in a Campaign with Reggie Thomas In Sydney --
besides speaking for various churches of our brotherhood there. Then
over to new Zealand on the 23rd of November to visit the churches of
Christ and further family connections there also -- for three v/eeks
before proceeding on to the States at tho end of the year.
Louise's father, A.V.'. Ladbrook, was originally from the Lew Zea
land churches. He was vice-principal of a Bible College In Australia
f. r some years, besides ministering to churches there. His wife was
from the churches in Western Austx^'alla where they are now minis
tering, For fifteen years they also served with Dadaya Mission in
.hodesia -- sponsored b-^r the New Zealand churches where I also
jaught for seven months just prior to my going to
iission has served as the beach-head for the vast
ne.ats there of our American churches. So you can
lany motives in going via Australia and New
jealand to the States, and saving the money
for the air-fare to do so.
the States. This
miss ionary develop-
well recognise x>ur
We rejoice in all your love and care and provision for us throuc^b
out these our first five years of service here, Kay God bless you
abundantly as you have given -- and as you yet send us further to
these lands^ and back: to you and Ozark Bible College in the States^
Yours in Christ's glad service,
John and Louise Fulford,
Jenni and Debbie
This chorus was the theme of our ITEV-I LIFE Rally:
New life in Christ! Abundant and free!
What glories shine, what joys are mine.
What wondrous blessings I see!
I'y part \-Jith its sin,
The searching and strife.
Forever gone
There's a bright new dawn
For in Christ I have found new life!
And I closed my message with the words of this chorusi
It's a new life, 0 how He changed me,
A new life, He rearranged me,
A new life, richer and fuller.
It's a wonderful, wonderful life.
Gone is the old life and gone are its stains,
Gone are the wrinkles and gone are the chains,
Gone is the darkness and gone is the night,
I have found Jesus the truth and the light.
It's a new life, 0 don't refuse it,
A great life, don't ever lose it,
A great life, why don't you choose it.
It's a wonderful, wonderful life.
FIIIAiTCIAL REPORT
i^UGUST 1, 1970, balance $3310
RECEIPTS:
La Harpe, II.
SallisGVT
I-iarchbanks
Ivey
Matlock
St. Ann
Texhoma
Crocker
Crocker, Sp.
Arcadia
Van De Linder
Rice
Central
TOTAL
100.00
25.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
10,00
58.00
100.00
200.00
30.00
15.00
10.00
50.00 613. 00
10
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXFEIiSES:
Salary
Postage
Missionary Con.
College Press
TOTAL
AUGUST 31, balance
Travel Fund
TOTAL
i^5o,oo
8,09
20.00
6.30
6i!.6 10
ii8ij..39
161.71
299.00
1|6o.71
After October 3 and until November 19 mail may be sent to John
Fulford in care of: A.W. Ladbrook
70 U.D.U.C- Rd.
Harvey 6220, West Australia
CAPE TOV/H CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, TLLIiTOIS 6li;50
^nc Cape Ta\MH
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. NO, 10 "FQ7? CHRIST FOR AFRICA" OCTOBER 1970
Greetings in Christ,
With a roar and a steady surge the Boeing 727 Jet-liner sped down
the run-way of D.F. Malan airport. Cape Town. We peered eagerly thru
its view-ports for a glimpse of the small, waving figures of our co-
workers who had come that early morning to bid us fare-well. Then,
with with a light bump, we were air-borne and climbing rapidly - the
fields and houses of Cape Town's outskirts falling steadily below us.
Our girls - who had never flown before - accepted it all so naturally.
"Cloudsi" said Debbie, matter cf-factly, pointing out; and she settled
dov/n for the flight. They proved to be fine travelers, what with
church-training experience.
So now so much was being left further and further behind us.
The ministry at Observatory was left in the able hands of brother Jim
Solomon. The faithful Cortina was sold for a fair price. The apart
ment was taken over by others, and most of our goods put into storage.
The mailing of some of our things to the States was left to the Stan
leys, who had taken us in and taken such good care of us through those
-.ast hectic days - which were now well behind us also. And my Mom
was back there too - but with hopes of joining us for a family reunion
in Ohio in January. And our co-workers and all their plans and actl-
''''Jties for Christ for Cape Town were left there too - yet very much
with us in our hearts and in our prayers - along with all our dear
brethren in that city - until our return some time next year.
They fed us a delicious breakfast on the plane, _and it seemed
that in no time at all we wero drifting down to the big city ot Johan^"
neaburg, with its huge gold-mine dumps slipping by below. We had
time though to look to our Lord on board, and we knew that many prayed
for our journeying. The Lord certainly provided for us all the way -
especially with the best of seats for our comi'ort; even giving us
those same good seats on the big Boeing 707 over to Australia. And
we had no ti'ouble through the red tape either.
Just a brief step in Jo'burg, and then on over the Indian Ocean,
via Mauritius, to Perth in W. Australia - with so much now before us.
First there would be Louise's parents and ether loved ones at the air
port to greet us; and Louise and the girls would spend seven happy
weeks at home with them in their ministry at one of cur churches there.
Meanwhile for me there would be many speaking engagements for the
church there in that first week. Then, on the 13th October I would be
on my way by train on the long journey to AdGlaide(wlth many brethren)
to the Federal Conference, the World Convention (in which X am to lead
study sessions and a work session) and the International Minister's
Convention one after each other. The still on again hy train on the
28th to Sydney over on the East coast for ij- weeks of evangelistic
meetings, assisting Reggie Thomas. The back to Perth (over 2,000
miles) by plane on 7th November to speak for the S.W, Conference and
other meetings until the 20th. Then on with the family over to New
Eealand for fellowship with the churches, friends and relatives there,
and further speaking engagements - until December 17th - than visits
in Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Jose: and to St. Louis on the To
i.a Harpe, Illinois for Christmas; to Ohio for New Year Reunion; and to
Ozark Bible College in early January for teaching some courses (and
learning more alsoi), with some visits along the way. And while at
we look forward to sharing with many of you on week-ends of the
"hlngs the Lord has done through us in these past five years. How we
continually praise God for your cont.lnued p.raylng and sharing on
-ur behalf.
The lights of Perth twinkled below us. It was 11:20 p.m. in Cape
Town; 5:20 a.m. in Perth. Then the runway loomed up, and we went
hurtling along it in the blackness. Steadily A/l
the groat air-liner slowed, and stopped.
- over - Jenni and Debbie
The big engines stilled. We scooped up baggage and children and were
out into the cool night air. Smiling figures waved frantically from
the terminal, eager to welcome us. A significant chapter of our lives
was fast closing behind us: a new one opening before us.
Yours in Christ*s Service,
John and Louise Pulford
Jenni and Debbie
FIHAHCIAL REPORT
SEPTEI5BER 1, 1970, balance
RECnPTS:
Arcadia C.C,, Arcadia, Kan.
San.Antonio V.B.S.,
La Harpe.C.C., La Harpe, 111.
Marchbanks
Van De Linder
Beginner^s Dept., La Harpe, 111.
Roark
Matlock
F.C.C., Texhoma,. Ok:> ; . ' . 7;: .
P.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok.
Central C.C., Port Smith, Ark.
Rice
Crocker Christian Church, Crocker, Mo.
TOTAL
EXPEITSSS:
Salary
Postage
Books
Convention, (World)
TOTAL, SEPTE^'iBER 31> 1970, balance
:vIS SIONARY PAMILY
John and Louise Pulford
c/o A.W, Ladbrook
70 U.D.U.C. Rd.
Harvey 6220, West Australia
Above address may be used until November 19.
CAPE TOV/N CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPE, ILLINOIS 61^50
30.00
6l.iji|.
100.00
5.00
15.00
5.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
55.90
25.00
50.00
10.00
100.00
U50.00
8.22
12.60
8.20
%6o.7i
ii67.ll
i5o.9li
FORV/ARDIHG AGEHT
M/M ^J[arion Bice
La Harpe, Illinois
6lii.50
HSi
Cafc Town Clinhilan
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. 5. NO, 11
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
NOVEI'IBER 1970
Dear Brethren in Christ,
It's night-time over Australia as the Boeing 72? of TAA swiftly
traverses the Continent winging me back to my family and preaching
appointments in the area of Perth Bown there, below, it's not all
dark though; numerous twinkling lights signify life, and give direc
tion to travellers. And in the spiritual darkness of this land, what
a blessing it has been to us to rejoice similarly in the radiance of
Christian fellowship and witness for Christ here. We have found so
many Christians here so wonderfully akin to our brethren in Cape Town
and in the States, and the Lord has granted us such rich opportunities
for sharing with them.
ANHIVERSARY ^ HARVEY - Louise's father ministers to the country
church in Harvey, W. Australia, We were there on their Anniversary
word's Day. Horning, afternoon and evening the church was filled to
capacity. At the worship hour I preached on "Christ - our Lord.
That afternoon Louise told the many children and parents a missionary
story on "The Best Gift," That night I brought a pictorial gospeu
j^'^sson on "The Hountains of Cape Tovm" and challenged them also to
Glimb with Christ." It all went so well - and we're anticipating
something of a repeat of this soon at our Uncle Jack's church further
south in Busselton.
TRIP ^ ADELAIDE - For two days the Indian-Pacific Overland
train clattered Eastwards. Aboard were some one hundred Christians
bound for the big meetings, and many of these were preachers. What
a rich opportunity was mine to share experiences in the ministry^ and
gain insights into the needs and approaches in Australia. I also
talked at length with Tom Bamford of New Zealand who outlined for me
^he rather critical situation in trends toward church union which
tcresten to split the churches of Christ in his land, (please pray
for^these brethren and our visits there in early December.) And so
We journeyed ontwo days and nights to Adelaide.
PRCGRAHR in CHURCHES - In Adelaide I preached on the Lord's Pay to a
packed congregation of around 200 at Haylands, and that evening pre
sented a slide-program to the church at Prospect -- with numerous
visitors from distant places present. Other opportunities have often
cccured for slide programs especially, not only in churches, but in
Cchool Scripture Classes -- which I trust have been a challenge
greater service for God, A unique experience for me was to "Fresid^
^ver the V/orship Service in Campbellt^wn which, in Australia, en
tails directing the whole service from the Communion Table, and. bring
ing the Communion Meditation. And that morning the one who preached
did so in honour of his 91 st birthdayi and did a fine jobi Tomor
row I am due in W, Australia to preach for the S.W. Confex*ence of our
Churches there.
NQRLD CQNVEh'TION - Thousands of Christians, from countries in ex-Xj
flocked to Adelaide for the recent grand World Convention of Churches
Gf Christ there. What a privilege- was mine to lead that great Assc-*'!-
bly in prayer at an evening session -- and also to represent Souti;
Africa at the All Nations Luncheon and share briefly of the wltneir''^
AOr Christ in our land. But my most significant function was to load
^ne of the Study Groups (30 in my group) for three mornings on ou-J-'
tcpic; "The Good News - As Basis of our Fellowship." The Theme of the
convention: "One Gospel - One World" meant most to me in the fellow
ship and interchange with so many brethren from s-ich v^arled baok-
grounds - yet one m Christ, And the most glorious expression ol th.is
Was the grand closing Communion Service with over 8,000 p.resentl
C52MDS ^ SYDNEY - This spirit of the Convention
more 'ji'^ridcrfully In a two week Cicjaade I share^f
ill soon after in Sydney - e city of S m1
ven
ovev-
Jenni and Pebbie
in the Western Guburbs, i; churches combined for a concerted evan
gelistic thrust led by an American team, Reggie Thomas, his parents,
and the Kcstvit twins were the American team, plus the Australian
ministers, and a South African (mel) - yet how wonderfully we worked
together for the winning of souls. I joined them mid-way through the
first week and from that night on witnessed and shared in decisions
for Christ^each night and more than i|0 baptisms in all. What joy was
mine especially .to see those I had personally counselled coming to
Christ, Praise Gcdl
Yes, Australia has great potential for the G-ospel though they
nave tholr problems too, and I thank God that bv His grace and your
assistance we could have these great opportunities to be His witnesses
and yours to those precious souls also.
Yours in Christ's service,
John and EOuis'e Yulford
Jenni and Gabble
PIIIAHCIAL REFCHT
0CTCB3R 1, 1970, balance . -
RECEIPTS: . "
'Arcadia C.C,, Arcadia, Kan,
Harchbanks'
Vsn De- Linden
P.C.-C,,. Texhoma, Ck.
E.C.C., Sallisaw, Ok,
E.C.C., St, Ann, Wo,
Central 0,0,, Port Smith, Arkt
La Harpe C.C., La Harpe> 111,
Rice
P.C'.C,, St, Ann, Yo.
Crocker C.C., Crocker, Mo,
Beginner's Lept.
Total receipts
TOT"L
EXPEH3SS:
Salary
"Postage .
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Total expenses
OCTOBER 31^ 1970, balance
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30100
5oc
1^.00
3ij.iOO
25,00
lOiOO
50,oo
100.00
10.00
15.00
100.00
5.00
399.00
$450.00
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472.11
$450.94
3994 60
$849.94
472.11
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CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPS, ILLINOIS 6l450
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Cape T o\^n ian
JOHN AND LOUISE FULFORD
VOL. g, I\^0. 12
"FOR CHRIST FOR AFRICA"
DECK BER 1970
Greetings in Christ for Christmas!
And to think we shall actually (God willing) be in the States
for Christmas and able to share in due time -- with many of you
there personally of our labors for the Lord through these past five
years.
kiay your Christmas indeed be blessed with a deeper recognition of
the glory of Christ's coming into the worlds and -- by His Spirit
even into our hearts. May y^ur Christmas biake you also all the more
awaro of the tragic needs in so many sduls for knowing that He came
for them. Hay your Christmas be an added inspiration for making Him
known.
In our travels we have been made very vividly aware of blessings,
needs and opportunities in the situations in these countries also. We
thank God too that hev/s from Cape Town indicates steady progress with
the churches there as well (but mere of that next time).
Among the grandest blessings for us was the opportunity to learn
of the triumphs (and testings) for Christ of all of the 33 team work
ers with Reggie Thomas in their various campaigns across Australia,
-i-t was my joy to share with them in their reports at the Sydney Air
port where they had assembled to return to the States. Praise God
for the 58o decisions made for Christ in response to the impact of
these workers in His service.
We have been so richly blessed also by the warmth of Christian
fellowship so readily expressed by our brethren in Christ in these
^ands. So many whom we had never met before have welcomed us into
their homes and into thc programs of their churches, and have been
so eager to learn of the Churches of Christ in Africa and America,
what a grand bond of brotherhood unites the hundreds of our churches
in Australia and the fifty in Hew Zealand with us of Africa and also
you in America, and what gam for the kingdom as these ties can be
strengthened, I will myself have conducted programs in som.e twenty
different places in these two lands before going on to the States.
A further particular blessing for us has been the association
with those in these lands who have as grand a zeal for the Lord and
His^Church as we have encountered anywhere. In particular there
spring tn mind such men as Pon Horling and Harry Pavies in the Syd
ney Campaign ministers of two congregations who worked in such
wonderful harmony and with such eager zeal for souls that we were
assured of rich responses indeed. Also Jan Moyses who had studied
with me at O.B.C, and now ministers in Perth: I recall his tears of
joy at receiving the confessions of faith of more than a dozen cider
youth who reconsecrated their lives to Christ in just (jne of the
nights of the Crusade there with Phil Lockhart and two O.B.C, students.
And David^ Beavis also of Perth with a thrilling, going church
program there and as strong a confidence in our Restoration position
and purpose as any men I have known. And Ross Heyward of Hew Zealand
-- who has conducted inspiring evangelistic campaigns through both of
tihese islands and ministers to one of the finest congregations.
But with all of these blessings, we have also been made deeply
conscious also of the many needs in these lands. Hot all of our
caurches here are agreed even on essentials, and there arc conflicts
rn their directions: some for liberalism and union with denominations>
md some for separation and division. There are problems and deep
concerns for the future of the youth work in particular. And, es
pecially in Hew Zealand, there is a sad lack of malni.^te.fs, and a
steady degeneration in the churches, and a longJng for a f.i'esh sjciri-
wUaJ. challenge. Please pray for them.
-over-
Jenni and Debbie
But there are grand opportuniti^,s also for the furtherance of the
gospel, and we have been thrilled vji.th this for our ovm visits also.
Since last I wrote I have had a number cf opportunities to preach and
show slides in Perth, Sydney, Xnvercargill> Dunedin, Christchurch and
other areas. Vie have also learned much from many of the significant
brethren in these areas. And vje have been thrilled to realise that
the situation is yet very flexible here and open to the leading of
the Lord. I'::ay C-od grant that great things may yet be dene for His
glo-ry--and the- furtherance of His Kingdom' in these lands.
Yours in Ghrlsts service,
John and Louise Fulfcrd
Jenni and Debbie
PS; I'm sure you will be thrilled to know also that the brethren in
Sydney took a thank-offering for the Crusade (and shared a sixth cf it
with me) for the teams travel expenses. My own portion came to close
on ^1001 And v^e have receive.d some .further help from some of the
churches here also. Hew good to know .of their love to share with us
also. ' '
FIHAHCIAL REPORT
K0VSMBER,1, 1970, balance
RECEIPTS:
Beginner's Dept.
Winnie Matlock
Prank Rosrk
O.R, Van De Binder
F.C.C., Texhcma, Ck,
F.C.C., Salllsaw, 'Ok,
M.F, Marchb'cnks
La Harpe C.O., 111.
Central C.'C,-, Fort Smith, Ark.
Crocker C.C.,
Walter Ivey '
Arcadia C.C,,
Missouri
Ks.n.
Tcti
TC-T.A.L-
.1 receipts
SXPEK3ES:
Tithe
Postage
Total expenses
NOVEi-BSR 30, 1970, balance
MISSIONARY FAMILY
John and Louise Fulford
Oza.rk Bible College in JanuarY.i
CAPE TOWN CHRISTIAN MISSION
BOX 5o5
LA HARPS, ILLINOIS 61^50
$
6/zieo
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(p 0
5.00
5.00
10,00
15.00
S6.00
25.00
5.00
100.00
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100.00
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5.00
60.00
i;21.00
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7.1b
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^377.83
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798.83
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751.6?
FOR-.'ARDING AGENT
M/M Marion Bice
La Harpe. Illinois
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